Burt Wolf, award-winning and highly-respected journalist, has tested and approves this product. Following are his comments: KitchenAid is the expert when it comes to mixing, and this hand mixer upholds the family reputation. Strong, but lightweight, it is also quiet during operation. The smooth touch controls are on the handle and the digital display is large and easy to read. An electronic sensor automatically adjusts power for a steady, consistent speed in any mixture, it had no problem mixing stiff chocolate chip cookie dough, and the “Soft Start” feature eliminated spattering. The ergonomically designed handle is comfortable and the heel rest is wide and stable. The beaters release with a touch of the oversized ejection button.

You get what you pay for. My parents told me that many times as I was growing up. Generally, that is a pretty good rule of thumb. I went the cheap route on my last hand mixer. I chose an inexpensive model from Walmart. You get what you pay for. Now I have purchased this one. It is lighter, qu